The Avon Congregational Church will hold its annual rummage sale in April

AVON — The Avon Congregational Church has announced that its 32nd annual rummage sale is scheduled for April 17 and 18 and that it will be accepting donations for the event.

Furniture, jewelry, toys, collectibles, housewares, books, antiques and other items will be for sale, according to the church's announcement. The event will be at the church and all proceeds will benefit its programs and operations.

All of the items that will be for sale are donated and the church is asking people to consider giving things they no longer need for the event. Donations should be in good condition and drop-off will be during the week prior to the sale, church officials said in their announcement. Things that will not be accepted for the sale include clothing, television sets, large appliances and exercise equipment, tires, cassettes and VHS tapes, mattresses, used sofas or computers.

On the first day of the sale admission will be $5 from 6 to 7 p.m. and then $2 until 9 p.m. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second day and admission will also be $2 while the price for all the items that are left will be half off.

For more information call the church's office at 860-678-0488 or visit its website at http://www.avon-church.org.